See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Social Media Ban for Children Has Broad Public Support Globally This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. 87% of Indonesians support banning social media for children under 14—the highest rate among countries surveyed. Australia, France, and the UK all show strong support (70%+), aligning with recent or proposed policy changes. Germany shows the lowest support at just 53%, despite a 13-point increase from 2024. Public sentiment is shifting toward tighter controls on children’s access to social media platforms. According to a recent Statista visualization based on Ipsos data, a majority of respondents across many countries believe that children under 14 should be banned from using social media. In June–July 2025, Ipsos surveyed over 23,000 adults across 30 countries. The global average support for banning social media use by children under 14 now stands at 71%, with significant increases in support in most regions compared to the previous year. Here’s a breakdown of the data by country: Country"Children under 14 y/o should be banned from social media" (%)Change since 2024 Indonesia878 France855 Australia798 Global country average716 Great Britain707 Brazil699 India68-5 Japan6311 South Korea636 United States633 Germany5313 Germany is the outlier with only 53% support, but it also saw the largest year-over-year jump in sentiment (+13%). Indonesia leads globally with 87% support, followed closely by France (85%) and Australia (79%). Policy Changes Reflect Shifting Sentiment This wave of public concern is already manifesting in real-world policy. Australia recently implemented a national ban preventing children under 16 from creating social media accounts, following rising mental health concerns. The country’s policy includes age verification tools and parental consent requirements. Meanwhile, Denmark announced its intention to ban social media for children under 15. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that digital platforms were “stealing childhood,” echoing concerns raised by experts and parents worldwide. Pros and Cons of a Social Media Ban Supporters argue such bans protect mental health, reduce exposure to harmful content, and preserve in-person social development. This is especially relevant given mounting evidence that social media negatively affects girls’ sleep and well-being. However, critics caution that bans can be difficult to enforce and may amount to overreach. A recent ITIF report argues that regulation should focus on education and platform accountability rather than outright restrictions. Social Media Use Among Younger Generations Despite these concerns, social media remains central to youth culture. Our past work visualizing Gen Z’s favorite social media platforms shows just how embedded these apps are in teenage life. For many young people, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are key tools for communication, creativity, and identity. Attempting to ban or restrict access isn’t always straightforward—and recent events in Nepal underscore this. In September 2025, the government temporarily banned TikTok, citing moral and social concerns. The move was met with widespread backlash, especially among younger citizens. Protests quickly spread, resulting in street clashes and increased political tension, eventually forcing authorities to reverse course. The Nepal example serves as a reminder that while society at large may push for regulation, the younger generation may decide to push right back. Learn More on the Voronoi App How much do social media platforms make from you? Check out the answer in this infographic.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Best Used Electric Vehicles to Buy in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Many electric vehicles have experienced sharp depreciation, with several models losing more than half their original value. The Kia Niro EV and Tesla Model 3 top the rankings, offering strong range and steep resale discounts. Just a few years ago, U.S. carmakers were talking big about an all-electric future. But that enthusiasm has cooled since the Trump administration ended federal incentives that helped make EVs more affordable. With the $7,500 federal tax credit now gone, sales of new electric vehicles are expected to drop in the coming months—and possibly for years. Meanwhile, used EVs are becoming increasingly appealing as prices fall and more models hit the second-hand market, giving buyers a cheaper way to go electric. The data for this visualization comes from eCarsTrade. It compares manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP), current average used prices, driving range, home charging times, and overall deal scores for popular electric vehicles. The result shows which EVs deliver the best combination of affordability, range, and efficiency on the used market. The Growing Opportunity in Used EVs The Nissan Leaf, for example, has fallen nearly 90% from its MSRP, while the BMW i3 and Kia Niro EV have dropped more than 70%. Rapid advances in battery technology and range have made older EVs less desirable, driving prices down quickly. Even luxury brands haven’t been spared. Models such as the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron have seen significant value erosion despite their premium positioning. Many desirable mid-tier models — including the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Polestar 2 — now sell in the $20,000 to $27,000 range. These vehicles balance affordability, range, and modern features, making them attractive to buyers entering the EV market for the first time. Top Deals: Kia and Tesla Lead the Pack The Kia Niro EV tops the list with an exceptional deal score of 99, largely due to its sharp price drop from over $45,000 new to around $12,000 used. Close behind is the Tesla Model 3, which continues to dominate thanks to its strong 264-mile range and enduring popularity. ModelMSRPAvg Used PriceRange (mi)Charging Time (hrs)Deal Score (out of 100) Kia Niro EV$45,043$12,000212 mi1099 Tesla Model 3$35,000$20,000264 mi1298 Volkswagen ID.4$45,095$23,500266 mi895 Hyundai Ioniq 5$33,000$20,784208 mi695 Chevrolet Bolt EV$37,495$15,000202 mi990 Renault Zoe$20,700$7,830245 mi988 Hyundai Kona Electric$37,495$14,600229 mi988 Mercedes-Benz EQC$68,895$57,544398 mi1377 Nissan Leaf$32,780$3,500149 mi875 Ford Mustang Mach-E$43,895$28,057244 mi974 Kia EV6$42,115$25,300219 mi673 Volvo XC40 Recharge$53,990$24,000222 mi864 Tesla Model Y$50,000$25,000272 mi1063 BMW i3$43,350$6,200153 mi1263 Jaguar I-Pace$75,000$15,970208 mi1362 Polestar 2$50,900$26,340211 mi855 Audi E-TRON$74,800$30,000181 mi1052 Mazda MX-30$33,470$18,900108 mi510 Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: America’s Best-Selling EV Brands in Q2 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization America’s Top Company by Revenue, Over Time (1955–2025) See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways General Motors (GM) dominated for nearly 40 years, leading America’s revenue rankings from 1955 through the 1990s. ExxonMobil overtook GM during oil boom periods in the 1970s, 1980s, and 2000s. Walmart has held the top spot for 21 of the last 25 years, and now generates over $680 billion annually. America’s corporate landscape has transformed dramatically over the last century. From the industrial powerhouses of the mid-20th century to today’s retail and tech titans, the companies leading by revenue reveal how the U.S. economy itself has evolved. This graphic uses data from the Fortune 500 via LLC Attorney to chart America’s top company by annual revenue from 1955 to 2025. Revenue figures are not adjusted for inflation. From General Motors to Walmart For decades, automobile giant GM was the unrivaled leader of American industry. From 1955 to 1974, GM topped the Fortune 500 every single year, fueled by the postwar auto boom and the dominance of U.S. manufacturing. Its revenues rose from just $9.8 billion in 1955 to $35.8 billion by 1974. That’s worth nearly $249 billion in 2025 after adjusting for inflation. YearTop revenue company in the U.S.Annual revenue of the top company (USD, billions) 1955General Motors$9.8 1956General Motors$12.4 1957General Motors$10.8 1958General Motors$11.0 1959General Motors$9.5 1960General Motors$11.2 1961General Motors$12.7 1962General Motors$11.4 1963General Motors$14.6 1964General Motors$16.5 1965General Motors$17.0 1966General Motors$20.7 1967General Motors$20.2 1968General Motors$20.0 1969General Motors$22.8 1970General Motors$24.3 1971General Motors$18.8 1972General Motors$28.3 1973General Motors$30.4 1974General Motors$35.8 1975Exxon Mobil$42.1 1976Exxon Mobil$44.9 1977Exxon Mobil$48.6 1978General Motors$55.0 1979General Motors$63.2 1980Exxon Mobil$79.1 1981Exxon Mobil$103.1 1982Exxon Mobil$108.1 1983Exxon Mobil$97.2 1984Exxon Mobil$88.6 1985Exxon Mobil$90.9 1986General Motors$96.4 1987General Motors$102.8 1988General Motors$101.8 1989General Motors$121.1 1990General Motors$127.0 1991General Motors$125.1 1992General Motors$123.8 1993General Motors$132.8 1994General Motors$133.6 1995General Motors$155.0 1996General Motors$168.8 1997General Motors$168.4 1998General Motors$178.2 1999General Motors$161.3 2000General Motors$189.1 2001Exxon Mobil$210.4 2002Walmart$219.8 2003Walmart$246.5 2004Walmart$258.7 2005Walmart$288.2 2006Exxon Mobil$339.9 2007Walmart$351.1 2008Walmart$378.8 2009Exxon Mobil$442.9 2010Walmart$408.2 2011Walmart$421.8 2012Exxon Mobil$452.9 2013Walmart$469.2 2014Walmart$476.3 2015Walmart$485.7 2016Walmart$482.1 2017Walmart$485.9 2018Walmart$500.3 2019Walmart$514.4 2020Walmart$524.0 2021Walmart$559.2 2022Walmart$572.8 2023Walmart$611.3 2024Walmart$648.1 2025Walmart$681.0 Following GM’s dominance, ExxonMobil emerged as the new leader in the 1970s and 1980s. Surging oil prices during the energy crises pushed the petroleum giant ahead, and it frequently traded the top spot with GM across the next two decades. It’s also important to note that the Fortune 500 included only U.S. industrial companies until 1995, when financial and service companies became part of the ranking. By the early 2000s, Walmart took the baton, building its dominance based on its massive scale of operations. Walmart became America’s top company by revenue in 2002, generating $220 billion at the time. Two decades later, it has nearly tripled that figure to over $680 billion in 2025, while claiming the top spot for 21 of the last 25 years. How America’s Corporate Giants Have Shifted The long-term trends tell the story of America’s shifting economic priorities. The 20th century was led by manufacturing, the early 21st century by energy, and the current era by retail, logistics, and technology. Even as tech companies like Apple and Amazon climb the ranks, Walmart’s unmatched global distribution network and sheer scale have kept it firmly ahead. Meanwhile, ExxonMobil remains one of the few industrial-era leaders still near the top, underscoring the enduring strength of the energy sector. Over time, these trends highlight how the definition of “big business” in America has evolved—from factories and oil fields to logistics and consumer goods. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s Top 25 Companies by Revenue in 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Minimum Wages in 50 U.S. States & 35 Countries See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways After adjusting for inflation and price differences, statutory minimum wages in leading high-income economies—including Germany, Australia, and France—are higher than all 50 U.S. states. Under the same metrics D.C., Connecticut, Washington, and Arizona have the highest statutory minimum wages in the U.S. U.S. states following the federal minimum wage (which hasn’t moved since 2008), cluster at the bottom end of this ranking, closer to upper-middle-income economies like Colombia and Peru. And despite them following the same minimum ($7.25/hr), their real values diverge after adjusting for cost of living. Finally, these figures are gross (pre-tax, pre-tips) statutory figures. European taxes tend to be higher than the U.S. states, and tipping culture is mostly absent, which may affect actual take-home income. Any income or salary comparison is always rife with concerns around prices (how affordable things are) and inflation (how that affordability changes over time). But when we adjust wages for both, what broad themes and insights can be seen? The visualization compares 2024 statutory minimum wages in 50 U.S. states and 35 OECD and emerging-market countries. Figures are converted and expressed in 2021 U.S. dollars per hour using purchasing-power parity (PPP) to level out cost-of-living differences. The data for this visualization comes from a blend of publicly available sources: Cross-country PPP figures from the OECD. State minimum wage rates from Labor Law Center. Regional price parities from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. U.S. dollar amounts are shown in constant-2021 terms using the BLS Consumer Price Index. This comparison uses federal or national level data for the countries. However, their subnational jurisdictions may have higher statutory minimum wages. This is true for several cities within the U.S. states as well. Skip to the second-last section for full methodology details and data caveats. Ranked: Minimum Wages in All U.S. States & 35 Countries After adjusting for inflation and price differences, Germany had the highest statutory minimum wage in 2024 at $17.15/hour. RankStateISO Code2024 Minimum Wage (in 2021 PPP Adjusted USD) 1 GermanyDEU$17.15 2 LuxembourgLUX$16.79 3 AustraliaAUS$16.49 4 UKGBR$15.91 5 FranceFRA$15.78 6 NetherlandsNLD$15.65 7 New ZealandNZL$15.50 8 BelgiumBEL$15.18 9 SpainESP$13.95 10 IrelandIRL$13.81 11 CanadaCAN$13.45 12 District of ColumbiaUSA$12.43 13 ConnecticutUSA$12.10 14 SloveniaSVN$12.00 15 WashingtonUSA$11.87 16 PolandPOL$11.86 17 ArizonaUSA$11.78 18 MaineUSA$11.53 19 CaliforniaUSA$11.34 20 OregonUSA$11.30 21 MarylandUSA$11.20 22 MassachusettsUSA$11.14 23 ColoradoUSA$11.12 24 New JerseyUSA$10.98 25 VermontUSA$10.98 26 IllinoisUSA$10.95 27 Rhode IslandUSA$10.86 28 New YorkUSA$10.85 29 DelawareUSA$10.78 30 MissouriUSA$10.60 31 New MexicoUSA$10.59 32 KoreaKOR$10.57 33 LithuaniaLTU$10.39 34 NebraskaUSA$10.35 35 FloridaUSA$10.16 36 NevadaUSA$9.97 37 HawaiiUSA$9.86 38 South DakotaUSA$9.85 39 ArkansasUSA$9.81 40 RomaniaROU$9.57 41 PortugalPRT$9.50 42 VirginiaUSA$9.30 43 TürkiyeTUR$9.17 44 OhioUSA$8.98 45 MontanaUSA$8.93 46 AlaskaUSA$8.87 47 MinnesotaUSA$8.75 48 MichiganUSA$8.69 49 IsraelISR$8.54 50 CroatiaHRV$8.46 51 GreeceGRC$7.97 52 HungaryHUN$7.92 53 Slovak RepublicSVK$7.64 54 West VirginiaUSA$7.62 55 CzechiaCZE$7.60 56 LatviaLVA$7.39 57 EstoniaEST$7.29 58 BulgariaBGR$7.17 59 MississippiUSA$6.66 60 AlabamaUSA$6.53 61 KentuckyUSA$6.44 62 IowaUSA$6.40 63 OklahomaUSA$6.39 64 TennesseeUSA$6.34 65 North DakotaUSA$6.32 66 KansasUSA$6.30 67 LouisianaUSA$6.29 68 WyomingUSA$6.28 69 IdahoUSA$6.27 70 IndianaUSA$6.21 71 WisconsinUSA$6.16 72 South CarolinaUSA$6.14 73 North CarolinaUSA$6.13 74 UtahUSA$6.08 75 GeorgiaUSA$6.00 76 PennsylvaniaUSA$5.98 77 TexasUSA$5.84 78 New HampshireUSA$5.60 79 Costa RicaCRI$4.97 80 ChileCHL$4.66 81 ColombiaCOL$3.80 82 PeruPER$3.02 83 BrazilBRA$2.86 84 MexicoMEX$2.83 85 MaltaMLT$1.79 Fellow Western European economies Luxembourg ($16.79), UK ($15.91), and France ($15.78) fill out the rest of the top five along with Australia ($16.49). Notably, eleven OECD countries (eight of them European) have higher statutory minimum wages than all 50 U.S. states. Related: Look at how just European incomes rank after adjusting for living costs. States With Highest Minimum Wages, Adjusted for Living Costs Washington, D.C. had the highest nominal wage ($17.50/hr), as well as the highest real (PPP-adjusted) minimum wage in 2024, at $12.43/hr. Connecticut ($12.10), Washington State ($11.87), and Arizona ($11.78) follow in real wages, ranking higher than their nominal values due to inflation and living costs adjustments. StateNominal Minimum Wage 2024 (2024 USD)Real Minimum Wage 2024 (2021 USD) Alabama$7.25$6.53 Alaska$11.73$8.87 Arizona$14.35$11.78 Arkansas$11.00$9.81 California$16.00$11.34 Colorado$14.42$11.12 Connecticut$15.69$12.10 Delaware$13.25$10.78 District of Columbia$17.50$12.43 Florida$13.00$10.16 Georgia$7.25$6.00 Hawaii$14.00$9.86 Idaho$7.25$6.27 Illinois$14.00$10.95 Indiana$7.25$6.21 Iowa$7.25$6.40 Kansas$7.25$6.30 Kentucky$7.25$6.44 Louisiana$7.25$6.29 Maine$14.15$11.53 Maryland$15.00$11.20 Massachusetts$15.00$11.14 Michigan$10.33$8.69 Minnesota$10.85$8.75 Mississippi$7.25$6.66 Missouri$12.30$10.60 Montana$10.30$8.93 Nebraska$12.00$10.35 Nevada$12.00$9.97 New Hampshire$7.25$5.60 New Jersey$15.13$10.98 New Mexico$12.00$10.59 New York$15.00$10.85 North Carolina$7.25$6.13 North Dakota$7.25$6.32 Ohio$10.45$8.98 Oklahoma$7.25$6.39 Oregon$14.70$11.30 Pennsylvania$7.25$5.98 Rhode Island$14.00$10.86 South Carolina$7.25$6.14 South Dakota$11.20$9.85 Tennessee$7.25$6.34 Texas$7.25$5.84 Utah$7.25$6.08 Vermont$13.67$10.98 Virginia$12.00$9.30 Washington$16.28$11.87 West Virginia$8.75$7.62 Wisconsin$7.25$6.16 Wyoming$7.25$6.28 Yet none crack the top 10 in this dataset. In practice, a worker earning the wage floor in Washington or Connecticut still commands only about 70% of the purchasing power of a counterpart in Germany. The Disparity in U.S. Minimum Wages The real minimum wage gap between Washington, D.C.’s $12.43 floor and New Hampshire’s $5.60 highlights how state policy—not the unchanged $7.25 federal benchmark—ultimately shapes the real buying power of low-income workers. In PPP-adjusted dollars, 26 states still sit below $10, and 18—including Texas and Pennsylvania—drop under $6.50. After 15 years without a federal increase, inflation has steadily eroded those floors, leaving roughly 842,000 hourly workers—about 1% of the hourly-paid workforce—earning at or below the federal minimum in 2024. Dataset Methodology Note OECD 2024 minimum wage data was available at source in PPP-adjusted 2021 USD. See the source for their methodology. To put these wages on an equal footing with U.S. states, nominal statutory minimum wages for 2024 were deflated to 2021 USD (using CPI-U from BLS), and then adjusted for local price differences using the BEA’s Implicit Regional Price Deflator (IRPD). The BEA’s IRPD is a regional price index that can be used to adjust incomes and economic data so that comparisons across regions reflect true differences in purchasing power. As a result, both datasets are broadly comparable, but differences in underlying assumptions and price baskets mean they’re best used for rough purposes rather than high-precision analysis. State price-level adjustment uses 2023 IRPD as a stand-in for 2024 due to data unavailability. This is because PPPs are meant for international comparison of living standards and price levels. Meanwhile, CPI-U/IRPD focuses on consistency over time within the U.S., and IRPD reflects U.S. regional consumption differences. Finally, these figures are gross (pre-tax, pre-tips) statutory figures. European taxes tend to be higher than the U.S. states, and tipping culture is mostly absent, which may affect actual take-home income. Related: For more tax insights, check out the Tax Revenue vs. GDP for Major Countries. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The 25 Richest Countries in the World by Three Metrics on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: Pop Mart’s Labubu Revenue Surge See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Chinese toy maker Pop Mart saw its revenue double in 2024 to reach $1.8 billion as the excitement around the character Labubu began to grow. Pop Mart CEO Wang Ning said that it should be quite easy for the company to reach $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025, which would more than double 2024’s revenue. Pop Mart, the Chinese toy brand behind wildly popular collectible figures, has seen its revenues skyrocket in recent years, largely thanks to the breakout success of one quirky character: Labubu. This graphic shows Pop Mart’s revenue growth from 2018 to 2024 using data from Pop Mart‘s annual reports, along with a 2025 estimate from Pop Mart executive Wang Ning. Labubu’s Sales Drive Pop Mart’s Revenue Surge Pop Mart’s annual revenue has more than doubled since the release of their Labubu collection in October 2023, and the toy maker expects it to double again in 2025. The data table below shows Pop Mart’s annual revenues from 2022 to 2024, along with an estimate for 2025 from CEO Wang Ning. YearPop Mart Revenue (millions, USD) 2021$707 2022$669 2023$887 2024$1,800 2025 (estimate)$4,200 With Pop Mart’s leadership expecting it to be “quite easy” to reach $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025, much of this success for the toy maker is driven by Labubu sales, which have become social media sensations. The Social Media Virality of Labubus Labubu isn’t just another collectible character—it has become a pop culture icon. Videos of fans camping outside Pop Mart stores and unboxing Labubu figures have gone viral across social media platforms. The secret behind this social media success largely comes from Pop Mart’s blind box model, which doesn’t reveal which type of Labubu is inside until it’s purchased and unboxed. This pushes the most ardent fans to buy multiple blind boxes until they get their desired Labubu, often accompanied by reaction videos as they open their Labubu boxes to either another disappointment or wild excitement. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about Pop Mart’s rising business success, check out this graphic which compares its valuation to other toy makers on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Highest Rates of Extreme Poverty by Country See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Africa is home to 23 of the top 30 countries with the highest rates of extreme poverty. Kosovo ranks in 19th globally in 2024, seeing the highest rates outside of Africa—a country that faces high unemployment rates and ongoing conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produces roughly three-quarters of the world’s cobalt, it is also among Africa’s most populous nations. Yet despite this vast mineral wealth, it has the highest extreme poverty rate in the world. Weak governance, armed conflict, and multinational human rights abuses have all contributed to entrenched poverty in the country for decades. This graphic shows extreme poverty rates by country in 2024, based on data from the World Bank via Our World in Data. Extreme Poverty by Country in 2024 Here are the 30 countries with the highest share of people living on less than $3 per day, adjusted for purchasing power. RankCountryShare of population living below $3 per day (%) 1 Democratic Republic of Congo85.3 2 Mozambique82.2 3 Malawi75.4 4 Burundi74.2 5 Zambia71.7 6 Central African Republic71.6 7 Niger60.5 8 Uganda59.8 9 Zimbabwe49.2 10 Kenya46.4 11 Burkina Faso42.1 12 Guinea-Bissau39.9 13 Chad39.5 14 Ethiopia38.6 15 Mali36.1 16 Togo34.7 17 Benin27.2 18 Cameroon26.7 19 Kosovo25.0 20 Gambia22.0 21 Cote d'Ivoire20.9 22 Vanuatu19.5 23 Senegal17.9 24 Honduras17.0 25 Syria16.5 26 Philippines11.5 27 Mauritania10.2 28 Guatemala9.7 29 Equatorial Guinea8.8 30 Bangladesh8.0 Today, Africa is home to eight countries where more than half of the population lives in extreme poverty led by the DRC, Mozambique, and Malawi. The post-conflict territory of Kosovo, meanwhile, has the highest level of extreme poverty outside of Africa. Across its population of 1.6 million, one in four live under $3 per day. In Latin America, Honduras faces the highest levels of extreme poverty, ranking 24th globally. While poverty has declined in recent years, it remains the most unequal country in the region. When it comes to Asia, the Philippines ranks among the poorest, with about 11% of its 110 million population facing extreme poverty. Although the poverty rate has dropped by nearly two-thirds since 1985, many citizens continue to lack reliable access to electricity, clean water, and education. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on poverty rates in America by state.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Compared: Apple Under the Leadership of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Tim Cook has now led Apple longer than Steve Jobs, surpassing 14 years as CEO. Under Cook, Apple’s market cap reached $3.7 trillion. The company’s product strategy evolved from innovation-first to ecosystem expansion and service revenue. From a scrappy garage startup to the world’s most valuable company, Apple’s journey is closely tied to the legacies of its two most influential CEOs: Steve Jobs and Tim Cook. This visual, created by Made Visual Daily, compares the two eras side by side. It highlights key milestones, product launches, and the company’s market capitalization growth. The data comes from publicly available sources. Year CEOReleaseCategoryWhy it mattered 1998 JobsiMac G3MacRevived Mac line with all-in-one colorful design 1999JobsiBook G3 (Clamshell)MacFirst consumer laptop with Wi-Fi 2001JobsMac OS X 10.0 (Cheetah)SoftwareFirst major release of Mac OS X 2001JobsiPod (1st gen)Music“1,000 songs in your pocket” 2003JobsiTunes Music StoreServiceLegal per-song downloads at $0.99 2006JobsMacBook Pro (1st gen)MacFirst Intel-based Mac notebook, replaced PowerBook G4 2007JobsiPhone (1st gen)iPhoneTouchscreen smartphone 2008JobsApp StorePlatformOpened with ~500 apps 2008JobsMacBook AirMac“World’s thinnest notebook” at launch 2010JobsiPad (1st gen)iPadDefined modern tablet category 2011JobsiCloud (announced)ServiceSyncs content across Apple devices 2013CookMac Pro (Late 2013)MacRadical cylindrical “trash-can” design with dual GPUs 2014CookApple PayServiceNFC mobile payments on iPhone 6/6 Plus 2014CookApple Watch (announced)WearableApple’s first smartwatch 2015CookApple MusicServiceSubscription music streaming 2016CookAirPodsAudioTruly wireless earbuds 2017CookHomePod (1st gen)AudioSmart speaker with Siri and high-fidelity sound 2019CookApple ArcadeServiceGame subscription service 2019CookApple CardServiceCredit card with Goldman Sachs 2019CookApple TV+ServiceOriginal video streaming service 2020CookM1 chip / silicon MacsSilicon/MacStart of Intel→Apple silicon transition 2021CookAirTagAccessoryFind My network item tracker 2022CookApple Watch UltraWearableRugged, larger display, titanium case 2022CookM2 chipSiliconSecond-gen Apple silicon 2023CookApple Vision Pro (announced)SpatialFirst spatial computer 2023CookM3 familySilicon3-nm chips for Macs 2024CookApple Vision Pro (US)SpatialAvailable Feb 2024 (US) 2024CookM4 chip (iPad Pro)SiliconDebuted in new iPad Pro Under Steve Jobs, Apple’s market cap surged from $2.5 billion to $350 billion, driven by iconic releases like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Meanwhile, Tim Cook has overseen a staggering $3.1 trillion increase in value, with the company reaching $3.7 trillion in 2025, bolstered by services, AirPods, Apple Silicon, and even the Apple Vision Pro. Jobs: The Product Visionary Jobs returned to Apple in 1997 during a time of crisis. Over the next 14 years, he delivered breakthrough products that redefined industries—from the original iMac and iPod to the game-changing iPhone and iPad. These weren’t just gadgets—they reshaped how people interact with technology. The launch of the App Store in 2008 also set the foundation for Apple’s massive software and services ecosystem, now a major profit center for the company. Cook: The Scaler and Strategist When Cook took over in 2011, many questioned if Apple could continue innovating. But Cook’s operational acumen allowed the company to scale globally, optimize margins, and diversify revenue streams. Under his leadership, Apple launched the Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Pay, and custom silicon (M1 chip), while significantly expanding its services segment. Today, Apple’s ecosystem includes hardware, services, entertainment, and finance. Cook has successfully shepherded the company into new growth areas, helping it weather challenges like supply chain crises and slowing smartphone growth. The Longevity of Leadership, and the Question of What’s Next Cook has now led Apple longer than Jobs. His quiet, operational style has proved durable, weathering global disruptions while continuing to expand Apple’s footprint in China, health, and AI. But with his tenure entering its twilight, attention is turning toward succession. Some analysts point to COO Jeff Williams or SVP of Services Eddy Cue as likely candidates, while others speculate that rising stars like John Ternus or Craig Federighi could take the reins. As Apple’s next chapter unfolds, the bar remains high: Cook took the world’s most innovative company and turned it into one of its most valuable ones. The next leader will have to chart a path for both growth and reinvention. As noted in this 2023 CNBC profile, Cook emphasizes collaboration and expects innovation from every level of the company. Whoever takes the reins next will need to balance Apple’s culture of secrecy with a rapidly evolving tech landscape—from AI to augmented reality. Learn More on the Voronoi App For how many years was Apple the most valuable company in the U.S. between 1995 to 2025? Find out in this nifty visualization on Voronoi.

Published 2 hours ago on October 8, 2025 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Shale Crescent USA Visualized: Where is the Most Natural Gas Production? Key Takeaways Nine countries account for over 70% of natural gas production. Shale Crescent USA ranks third globally at 369 Bcm/Year across Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Shale Crescent USA’s regional gas abundance can translate into cost, reliability, and siting benefits for manufacturers and energy-intensive operations. Natural gas production is heavily concentrated in a few countries. Dense and abundant supply significantly influences costs, security, and industrial strategy. As energy demand grows, proximity to energy becomes more critical for manufacturers competing on energy and logistics. This chart, in partnership with Shale Crescent USA, shows the concentration of global natural gas production in 2024 and the dominance of the top nine producers in supply. Data is from the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy and the EIA. How Global Production Stacks Up Here is a table that shows global natural gas production in billion cubic meters per year and billion cubic feet per day. RankCountry2024 Bcm/y2024 Bcf/d 1 U.S. (excl. OH, WV, PA)66464 2 Russia63061 3 Shale Crescent USA36936 4 Iran26325 5 China24824 6 Canada19419 7 Qatar17917 8 Australia15015 9 Saudi Arabia12112 10 Norway11311 Output is concentrated, with the U.S. (excluding Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania) producing 664 Bcm/year, and Russia producing 630 Bcm/year. Shale Crescent USA ranks third at 369 Bcm/year, followed by Iran (263), China (248), Canada (194), Qatar (179), Australia (150), Saudi Arabia (121), and Norway (113). Together, these nine countries produce over 70% of the global supply. Consequently, reliable supply and energy security are only experienced in a few regions. The Shale Crescent Abundance Shale Crescent USA includes the states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Because the region sits atop Appalachian reserves and dense midstream infrastructure, manufacturers gain reliable and low-cost access to fuel and feedstock. Beneath the Shale Crescent, resources are vast. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the Marcellus and Point Pleasant–Utica formations hold a mean of 214 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas—evidence of a durable, long-term supply for the region. Abundant, stable gas lowers power and feedstock costs; it also shortens supply lines. Therefore, energy‑intensive projects can invest, scale, and operate with greater certainty across the U.S. industrial base. Build Where Energy is Secure Related Topics: #oil #natural gas #Gas #saudi arabia #iran #Qatar #ohio #West Virginia #Pennsylvania #Shale crescent Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Visualized: Where is the Most Natural Gas Production?"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/sc01-visualized-where-is-the-most-natural-gas-production/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-182599"; You may also like Energy2 weeks ago Shale Crescent USA: A World-Class Manufacturing Region Shale Crescent USA brings energy, customers, and infrastructure together in one region, helping manufacturers reduce costs as reshoring accelerates. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Central Banks Now Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways For the first time since 1996, foreign central banks’ gold reserves have overtaken their U.S. Treasury holdings. Persistent gold buying and rising U.S. debt risks are reshaping reserve composition toward hard assets. Central banks have crossed a symbolic line: their combined gold reserves now exceed their U.S. Treasury holdings for the first time in nearly three decades. The crossover underscores a gradual diversification away from dollar-denominated securities and toward hard assets. This visualization tracks how these shares have evolved from the 1970s to today. The data comes from Crescat Capital macro strategist Tavi Costa. From Petrodollars to De-Dollarization After the end of Bretton Woods, soaring real interest rates and the rise of the petrodollar steered reserve managers toward U.S. Treasuries through the 1980s and 1990s. In the 2000s, the dollar’s depth and liquidity reinforced that preference. Since 2022, however, heavy official gold buying has picked up again — 1,136 tonnes in 2022, a record — with 2023 and 2024 maintaining historically strong accumulation. The trend is even more striking considering that nearly one-fifth of all the gold ever mined is now held by central banks. DateGold Holdings As a % International ReservesU.S. Treasuries Holdings As a % International Reserves 1/30/197048%13% 1/29/197143%23% 1/31/197236%32% 1/31/197339%31% 1/31/197450%17% 1/31/197550%15% 1/30/197644%18% 1/31/197741%20% 1/31/197841%23% 1/31/197944%18% 1/31/198060%8% 1/30/198154%11% 1/29/198251%13% 1/31/198357%13% 1/31/198451%15% 1/31/198546%17% 1/31/198646%16% 1/30/198744%18% 1/29/198841%19% 1/31/198937%21% 1/31/199037%19% 2/28/199036%20% 1/31/199130%21% 1/31/199229%23% 1/29/199327%23% 1/31/199427%23% 1/31/199524%24% 1/31/199623%28% 1/31/199719%31% 1/30/199816%31% 1/29/199915%31% 1/31/200014%29% 2/29/200014%29% 3/31/200014%29% 4/28/200013%29% 5/31/200013%29% 6/30/200014%28% 7/31/200013%28% 8/31/200013%28% 9/29/200013%28% 10/31/200013%29% 11/30/200013%28% 12/29/200013%28% 1/31/200112%29% 2/28/200112%28% 3/30/200112%29% 4/30/200112%28% 5/31/200112%28% 6/29/200112%28% 7/31/200112%28% 8/31/200112%28% 9/28/200113%27% 10/31/200112%30% 11/30/200112%30% 12/31/200112%30% 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3/30/200710%25% 4/30/200710%25% 5/31/20079%24% 6/29/20079%24% 7/31/20079%24% 8/31/20079%24% 9/28/200710%23% 10/31/200710%24% 11/30/200710%23% 12/31/200710%23% 1/31/200811%24% 2/29/200811%23% 3/31/200810%23% 4/30/200810%23% 5/30/200810%23% 6/30/200810%22% 7/31/200810%24% 8/29/20089%25% 9/30/20089%24% 10/31/20088%30% 11/28/20089%29% 12/31/200810%29% 1/30/200910%31% 2/27/200911%31% 3/31/200910%31% 4/30/200910%32% 5/29/200911%31% 6/30/200910%30% 7/31/200910%32% 8/31/200910%31% 9/30/200910%31% 10/30/200911%31% 11/30/200912%30% 12/31/200911%30% 1/29/201011%31% 2/26/201011%31% 3/31/201011%31% 4/30/201011%31% 5/31/201012%31% 6/30/201012%31% 7/30/201011%33% 8/31/201012%33% 9/30/201012%31% 10/29/201012%31% 11/30/201012%31% 12/31/201012%31% 1/31/201112%31% 2/28/201112%30% 3/31/201112%30% 4/29/201113%29% 5/31/201112%30% 6/30/201112%29% 7/29/201113%30% 8/31/201114%29% 9/30/201113%30% 10/31/201113%29% 11/30/201114%29% 12/30/201113%30% 1/31/201214%30% 2/29/201213%30% 3/30/201213%30% 4/30/201213%31% 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7/31/201711%32% 8/31/201711%31% 9/29/201711%31% 10/31/201711%31% 11/30/201711%31% 12/29/201711%30% 1/31/201811%30% 2/28/201811%30% 3/30/201811%30% 4/30/201811%30% 5/31/201811%30% 6/29/201810%30% 7/31/201810%31% 8/31/201810%31% 9/28/201810%31% 10/31/201810%31% 11/30/201810%30% 12/31/201811%30% 1/31/201911%31% 2/28/201911%31% 3/29/201911%31% 4/30/201911%31% 5/31/201911%31% 6/28/201911%30% 7/31/201911%30% 8/30/201912%30% 9/30/201912%30% 10/31/201912%30% 11/29/201912%30% 12/31/201912%29% 1/31/202013%29% 2/28/202013%29% 3/31/202013%30% 4/30/202013%29% 5/29/202014%29% 6/30/202014%29% 7/31/202015%28% 8/31/202015%28% 9/30/202014%28% 10/30/202014%28% 11/30/202014%28% 12/31/202014%27% 1/29/202114%27% 2/26/202113%28% 3/31/202113%28% 4/30/202113%28% 5/31/202114%27% 6/30/202113%28% 7/30/202114%27% 8/31/202114%27% 9/30/202113%27% 10/29/202113%27% 11/30/202113%27% 12/31/202114%27% 1/31/202214%26% 2/28/202214%26% 3/31/202215%26% 4/29/202215%26% 5/31/202214%26% 6/30/202214%27% 7/29/202214%26% 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Why “More Gold than Treasuries” Matters Crossing above Treasuries signals that reserve managers are prioritizing durability, portability, and neutrality over yield. According to the IMF, gold’s share of global reserves climbed to about 18% in 2024, up sharply from mid-2010s levels, reflecting a structural reweighting toward tangible assets. Seen as an alternative to heavily indebted fiat currencies, especially the U.S. dollar, the share of gold in central bank reserves has increased most among emerging market economies. China, Russia, and Türkiye have been the largest official buyers over the past decade. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out U.S. Dollar Index Falls 10.1% in 2025, Steepest Drop in Three Decades on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: States With the Strongest Public Pensions in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The funded ratio compares a pension plan’s assets to its liabilities, showing how prepared each state is to meet its future retirement promises. A higher funded ratio means a pension plan has more assets set aside to cover future benefits, making it more financially secure. Public pension health varies widely across the U.S., and 2025 estimates shows a clear divide between states with strong fiscal management and those still struggling to meet retirement promises. In this visualization, we rank all 50 states (and D.C.) by the average funded ratio of their local pension plans, which measures how much of their pension obligations are backed by assets. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from Equable. A funded ratio of 100% means a state can fully meet its future pension obligations, while lower ratios indicate potential fiscal challenges that may require increased contributions or benefit adjustments. Pensions with less than 60% funding are classified as “distressed”. StatePercentage Range IllinoisLess than 60% KentuckyLess than 60% MississippiLess than 60% New JerseyLess than 60% Connecticut60% - 70% Hawaii60% - 70% New Mexico60% - 70% South Carolina60% - 70% Alabama70% - 80% Alaska70% - 80% Arizona70% - 80% Colorado70% - 80% Maryland70% - 80% Massachusetts70% - 80% Montana70% - 80% New Hampshire70% - 80% North Dakota70% - 80% Pennsylvania70% - 80% Rhode Island70% - 80% Vermont70% - 80% Arkansas80% - 90% California80% - 90% Florida80% - 90% Georgia80% - 90% Indiana80% - 90% Kansas80% - 90% Louisiana80% - 90% Maine80% - 90% Michigan80% - 90% Missouri80% - 90% Nevada80% - 90% North Carolina80% - 90% Ohio80% - 90% Oklahoma80% - 90% Oregon80% - 90% Texas80% - 90% Virginia80% - 90% Wyoming80% - 90% DC90% - 100% Delaware90% - 100% Idaho90% - 100% Iowa90% - 100% Minnesota90% - 100% Nebraska90% - 100% New York90% - 100% South Dakota90% - 100% Tennessee90% - 100% Utah90% - 100% Washington90% - 100% West Virginia90% - 100% Wisconsin90% - 100% States in Distressed Status Based on 2025 estimates, four states remain in a distressed status with less than 60% funding: New Jersey, Illinois, Kentucky, and Mississippi. According to some sources, New Jersey’s pensions have the lowest funded ratios in America due to several factors: Failure to make required payments: The state has regularly fallen behind on making required payments into the system Benefit increases: Past administrations have increased benefits without establishing a concrete plan to fund them Use of borrowing: Pensions have borrowed money to pay for their obligations, creating an additional debt burden Illinois is also in a dire situation, with Chicago pensions growing their unfunded liabilities from $11 billion in 2001, to $56 billion in 2024. The Top Three Causes of Unfunded Liabilities According to Equable, the three primary reasons pensions are falling behind are assumption changes, investment experience, and interest on debt. Managing pension plans requires a wide range of assumptions about future events: investment returns, mortality rates, workforce turnover, salary growth, inflation, government contributions, and more. There are lots of places where reality may not line up with actuarial expectations. State of Pensions 2025 For example, in 2023, America’s public pension plans faced a collective $1.3 trillion in unfunded liabilities. Of this amount, 36% was due to “assumption changes”, which refers to adjustments in key actuarial assumptions. When metrics like life expectancy rise, pension plans must pay their retirees benefits for longer than originally expected. The second major reason, “investment experience”, accounts for 29% of the $1.3 trillion shortfall. Pension plans have faced high investment return volatility since the Global Financial Crisis, making it difficult to manage cash flows. Finally, the third major reason is “interest on debt”, representing 22% of the shortfall. Equable reports that America’s public pensions have been underfunded for nearly two decades, and interest payments on debt are growing faster than the member contributions they collect. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Which States Have the Highest Share of Retirement-Age Workers? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How Old Are U.S. Democratic Senators in 2025? See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Two-thirds of U.S. Senators are over the age of 60, with Democrats averaging 63.7 years old. Senator Jon Ossoff (38) is the youngest Democrat, while Richard Durbin (80) is the oldest. The U.S. Senate is one of the oldest legislative bodies in the world, with a majority of lawmakers well into their 60s and 70s. In 2025, the chamber remains dominated by Baby Boomers, though a handful of younger senators represent a generational shift. This infographic breaks down the ages of Democratic senators. The data for this visualization comes from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. A Senate Dominated by Boomers Baby Boomers remain the backbone of the Democratic caucus. Nearly two-thirds of Democratic senators fall within this generation, many now in their 60s and 70s. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (74), Elizabeth Warren (76), and Ed Markey (79) are just a few examples of the party’s senior leadership. Senator's NameStateClassAgeGeneration Ossoff, JonGeorgiaII38Millennial Kim, AndyNew JerseyI43Millennial Gallego, RubenArizonaI45Gen X Slotkin, ElissaMichiganI49Gen X Padilla, AlexCaliforniaIII52Gen X Murphy, ChristopherConnecticutI52Gen X Schatz, BrianHawaiiIII52Gen X Heinrich, MartinNew MexicoI53Gen X Luján, Ben RayNew MexicoII53Gen X Alsobrooks, Angela D.MarylandI54Gen X Warnock, Raphael G.GeorgiaIII56Gen X Booker, Cory A.New JerseyII56Gen X Fetterman, JohnPennsylvaniaIII56Gen X Duckworth, TammyIllinoisIII57Gen X Gillibrand, Kirsten E.New YorkI58Gen X Bennet, Michael F.ColoradoIII60Gen X Kelly, MarkArizonaIII61Baby Boomer Cortez Masto, CatherineNevadaIII61Baby Boomer Coons, Christopher A.DelawareII62Baby Boomer Blunt Rochester, LisaDelawareI63Baby Boomer Baldwin, TammyWisconsinI63Baby Boomer Schiff, Adam B.CaliforniaI65Baby Boomer Klobuchar, AmyMinnesotaI65Baby Boomer Van Hollen, ChrisMarylandIII66Baby Boomer Peters, Gary C.MichiganII66Baby Boomer Cantwell, MariaWashingtonI66Baby Boomer Smith, TinaMinnesotaII67Baby Boomer Hassan, Margaret WoodNew HampshireIII67Baby Boomer Kaine, TimVirginiaI67Baby Boomer Rosen, JackyNevadaI68Baby Boomer Merkley, JeffOregonII68Baby Boomer Whitehouse, SheldonRhode IslandI69Baby Boomer Warner, Mark R.VirginiaII70Baby Boomer Hickenlooper, John W.ColoradoII73Baby Boomer Schumer, Charles E. (Chuck)New YorkIII74Baby Boomer Murray, PattyWashingtonIII74Baby Boomer Reed, JackRhode IslandII75Baby Boomer Warren, ElizabethMassachusettsI76Baby Boomer Wyden, RonOregonIII76Baby Boomer Hirono, Mazie K.HawaiiI78Baby Boomer Shaheen, JeanneNew HampshireII78Baby Boomer Welch, PeterVermontIII78Baby Boomer Blumenthal, RichardConnecticutIII79Baby Boomer Markey, Edward J.MassachusettsII79Baby Boomer Durbin, Richard J.IllinoisII80Silent Generation The Younger Democrats While the average Democratic senator is 63.7 years old, younger lawmakers make up a small minority. Only two senators, or 4.4%, are Millennials: Jon Ossoff (38) of Georgia and Andy Kim (43) of New Jersey. Both are relative newcomers, with Ossoff making history as Georgia’s first millennial senator and Kim as New Jersey’s first Asian American senator. Gen X in the Middle Generation X makes up about 31% of Senate Democrats, sitting squarely between Boomers and Millennials. This cohort includes Elissa Slotkin (49, Michigan), the state’s first female senator and a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, along with Tammy Duckworth (57, Illinois), an Iraq War veteran and advocate for veterans’ affairs. Class Divides and Election Cycles Senators are grouped into three classes that determine when they face re-election. Class I → Last elected 2024 — Next election: 2030 Class II → Last elected 2020 — Next election: 2026 Class III → Last elected 2022 — Next election: 2028 Many younger Democrats—such as Andy Kim and Elissa Slotkin—are in Class I, with their first full terms stretching into 2030. Meanwhile, veteran lawmakers in Class II, including Richard Durbin (80), face voters in 2026. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Betting Market Odds: 2028 U.S. President on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 1 hour ago on October 7, 2025 By Alan Kennedy Article & Editing Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Transport Canada Mapped: Canada’s Busiest Ports Key Takeaways Canada’s busiest ports process ~7.5M containers annually; the top five handled ~6.1M in 2023. Vancouver‑Fraser moved ~3.1M (42% of the nation’s total), with Montreal at 1.5M (20%). Canada’s marine gateways are the front door to the world’s goods economy. But its container traffic is concentrated in a select number of ports. So, which Canadian ports handle the most containers? This graphic, in partnership with Transport Canada, shows Canada’s busiest ports by 2023 container throughput and share of national volume using data from the Government of Canada. Canada’s Port Network at a Glance Canada’s ports process nearly 7.5 million containers annually, representing a roughly 20% increase since 2014. Almost half moves through Vancouver‑Fraser, underscoring the West Coast’s trans‑Pacific role. Here is a table showing 2023 containers, including items and empties, by port, along with a total for each gateway. PortContainers Handled in 2023 Vancouver-Fraser3,130,000 Montreal1,540,000 Prince Rupert700,000 Halifax550,000 Saint John150,000 The 2023 throughput from the top five ports totaled approximately 6.1 million containers. Vancouver‑Fraser handled roughly 3.1 million, or about 52% of that total. Other hubs, including Prince Rupert, Montreal, and Halifax, anchor regional supply chains. Together, they connect Canadian producers and consumers to Asia, Europe, and the U.S. heartland. Why Ports Matter Port performance influences shipping costs, delivery times, and resilience. When trade reroutes or demand spikes, spare capacity and intermodal links ensure cargo ships and their goods continue to move. Are you interested in learning more about Canada’s transportation and trade data? Drawing directly from the most authoritative sources, including the Government of Canada and Statistics Canada, the Transport Data and Information Hub (TDIH) provides information on Canada’s roads, rail networks, air traffic, port activity, trade, and more. Explore Canada’s Most Reliable and Authoritative Source of Transport Data Related Topics: #halifax #canada’s trade #teus #container ships #montreal #ports #trade #map #canada You may also like Economy2 weeks ago Ranked: Canada’s Top 10 Traded Goods This graphic, created in partnership with Transport Canada, explores Canada’s trade and its 10 most traded goods. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The State of U.S. Household Finances in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways U.S. households held $190.1 trillion in assets and $20.8 trillion in debt in Q1 2025. Financial assets, such as stocks and ETFs, stood as the largest share of assets, accounting for 43% of the total. The resilience of the U.S. consumer is a core driver of economic health at a time of trade uncertainty and broader economic ambiguity. But how do the different components of consumer wealth and debt really break down as a whole? And what can these figures tell us about the financial health of American households? This graphic shows U.S. household finances in Q1 2025, based on data from J.P. Morgan Asset Management. U.S. Household Finances: Assets in Q1 Below, we show $190.1 trillion in U.S. consumer assets: AssetsPercentage of Total Q1 2025 Other financial assets43% Homes27% Pension funds17% Deposits8% Other tangible assets5% Total$190.1T Figures do not total 100 due to rounding ‘Other financial assets’, such as stocks, account for nearly half of all wealth—roughly equal to residential assets and pension funds combined. Notably, direct and indirect stock ownership as a share of household financial assets stands at an all-time high, bolstered by a strong stock market. Meanwhile, residential assets accounted for 27% of consumer wealth, the second-highest overall. Deposits totaled 8%, as bank balances fall below historical trends, perhaps indicating that consumers are instead putting cash reserves into other types of assets, such as stocks. U.S. Household Finances: Liabilities in Q1 The following table shows that U.S. households held $20.8 trillion in liabilities, with mortgages accounting for about two-thirds of the total. LiabilitiesPercentage of Total Q1 2025 Mortgages67% Student loans9% Other liabilities9% Auto loans8% Revolving(includes credit cards)6% Other non-revolving2% Total$20.8T Figures do not total 100 due to rounding Following next in line was student debt, which reached $1.6 trillion in Q2 2025. As we can see, auto loans made up an 8% share, with delinquencies on the rise in recent months as higher living costs and inflation taking a toll on consumer finances. Today, delinquencies stand at 5%, the highest level in at least five years. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on U.S. household wealth by generation in 2025.

See visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Top 50 Countries by Central Bank Reserves See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Central bank reserves are considered critical for global economic stability, helping countries meet balance of payments obligations and buffer against economic or geopolitical shocks The top 10 countries collectively hold $9.4 trillion in currency and gold reserves, accounting for over 60% of the global total Central bank reserves can be considered as a country’s financial shield, consisting of foreign currencies, gold, and other liquid assets. These reserves play an important role in stabilizing currencies and navigating financial crises. In this graphic, we visualize the 50 countries with the most central bank reserves, providing insight into the balance of global finances. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from The World Factbook. It compares the value of reserves (foreign exchange and gold) held by the world’s central banks as of 2024. These holdings determine how resilient economies are to shocks and how much influence they may wield in global markets. RankCountryValue of Reserves (USD) 1 China$3,456,000,000,000 2 Japan$1,231,000,000,000 3 U.S.$910,037,000,000 4 Switzerland$909,366,000,000 5 India$643,043,000,000 6 Russia$597,217,000,000 7 Saudi Arabia$463,870,000,000 8 Hong Kong$425,554,000,000 9 South Korea$418,219,000,000 10 Singapore$383,946,000,000 11 Germany$377,936,000,000 12 Brazil$329,732,000,000 13 Italy$290,547,000,000 14 France$282,857,000,000 15 UAE$237,931,000,000 16 Thailand$236,934,000,000 17 Mexico$232,035,000,000 18 Poland$223,115,000,000 19 Israel$214,544,000,000 20 UK$174,598,000,000 21 Indonesia$155,708,000,000 22 Turkiye$154,774,000,000 23 Czechia$146,281,000,000 24 Canada$119,778,000,000 25 Malaysia$116,229,000,000 26 Denmark$108,405,000,000 27 Spain$107,774,000,000 28 Philippines$106,195,000,000 29 Iraq$100,691,000,000 30 Libya$92,894,000,000 31 Vietnam$83,082,000,000 32 Algeria$83,007,000,000 33 Norway$81,242,000,000 34 Peru$79,246,000,000 35 Netherlands$79,129,000,000 36 Romania$73,391,000,000 37 South Africa$65,435,000,000 38 Sweden$62,569,000,000 39 Colombia$61,898,000,000 40 Australia$60,404,000,000 41 Qatar$53,987,000,000 42 Kuwait$50,728,000,000 43 Hungary$46,422,000,000 44 Kazakhstan$45,808,000,000 45 Egypt$44,921,000,000 46 Chile$44,403,000,000 47 Ukraine$43,781,000,000 48 Bulgaria$43,698,000,000 49 Portugal$42,434,000,000 50 Belgium$41,449,000,000 n/a Rest of World (128 countries)$881,000,000,000 China is the World’s Largest Holder of Foreign Currency Reserves The World Factbook estimates that China has $3.5 trillion in central bank reserves, far more than any other country. According to The Economics Review, this is due to China’s persistent trade surpluses, which result in more foreign currencies flowing into the country than flowing out. To prevent the yuan (RMB) from rapidly appreciating, the People’s Bank of China (PBC) intervenes in foreign exchange markets by buying other currencies, pushing money into circulation (a potential inflation risk). In order to offset this inflationary pressure, China uses a strategy known as sterilization, which involves conducting monetary policy opposite of the initial intervention to offset its effects on the monetary base. If the PBC first intervenes in the foreign exchange market by purchasing excess foreign reserves with RMB, corresponding sterilization would be implemented using contractionary monetary policy such as open market sales or increasing reserve requirements. This would then reduce net domestic assets in the PBC’s balance sheet and decrease liabilities, thereby curbing monetary expansion. – The Economics Review Why Switzerland Ranks Fourth Following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, demand for the Swiss franc surged as it was viewed as a safe-haven, putting upward pressure on its value. This is problematic because as the Swiss franc quickly rises in value, imports become cheaper, pushing overall prices downwards and risking deflation. To counter this risk, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) bought large amounts of foreign currencies, slowing the franc’s rise but expanding its reserves significantly. In more recent years, the SNB has used its currency reserves to counter inflationary pressures. By selling foreign exchange (boosting demand for one’s domestic currency), central banks can appreciate their currency to make imports cheaper, reduce overall price growth, and bring inflation back down to target levels. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Consumer Inflation Around the World Since 2020 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: The History of U.S. Government Shutdowns See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The first U.S. government shutdown was in 1981 under President Ronald Reagan, and lasted two days. Including the latest shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, there have been 15 U.S. government shutdowns amounting to 97 days of suspended federal operations. The U.S. entered its 15th government shutdown on October 1, 2025, under President Donald Trump. This latest lapse in federal funding is part of a decades-long history of shutdowns which began in 1981 with the first shutdown under Ronald Reagan. This graphic visualizes the history of U.S. government shutdowns using data from the U.S. House of Representatives, including the president during the shutdown and how many days the shutdown lasted. Every U.S. Government Shutdown’s Duration A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass a funding bill or continuing resolution, preventing parts of the federal government from operating. Essential services, like national security and mail delivery, continue, but many federal employees are furloughed, and agencies pause regular operations. The table below shows every U.S. government shutdown’s starting date, duration, and the current U.S. president at the time. Start date of U.S. government shutdownU.S. PresidentDuration of U.S. government shutdown (days) Nov. 20, 1981Ronald Reagan2 Sept. 30, 1982Ronald Reagan1 Dec. 17, 1982Ronald Reagan3 Nov. 10, 1983Ronald Reagan3 Sept. 30, 1984Ronald Reagan2 Oct. 3, 1984Ronald Reagan1 Oct. 16, 1986Ronald Reagan1 Dec. 18, 1987Ronald Reagan1 Oct. 5, 1990George H.W. Bush3 Nov. 13, 1995Bill Clinton5 Dec. 15, 1995Bill Clinton21 Sept. 30, 2013Barack Obama16 Jan. 19, 2018Donald Trump3 Dec. 21, 2018Donald Trump35 Oct. 1, 2025Donald Trump- The first true shutdown occurred in November 1981 under President Ronald Reagan, lasting just two days. In fact, most early shutdowns of the 1980s were short-lived, often lasting one to three days. It’s important to note that before 1981, there were six “funding gaps,” beginning in 1976. During those gaps, however, federal services were not halted, so they are not considered shutdowns. The Longest U.S. Government Shutdowns While early government shutdowns tended to range from one to three days, more recent shutdowns have stretched far longer. The longest shutdown in U.S. history took place from December 2018 to January 2019 under President Trump, lasting 35 days. The second-longest shutdown was under President Bill Clinton, lasting 21 days, from mid-December of 1995 into January of 1996. These two shutdowns make up more than half of the duration of all U.S. government shutdowns, which span 97 days over 15 shutdowns in total. What Happens During a Government Shutdown Short shutdowns, like the single-day lapses in the 1980s, create limited disruption. But longer government shutdowns ripple through the economy, halting research projects and delaying pay for federal employees, all while eroding confidence in government institutions. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the 2018/2019 government shutdown under Donald Trump cost the U.S. around $3 billion in permanent GDP losses over two quarters. With the current shutdown multiple days underway in 2025, Americans will be wondering whether this shutdown will set a new record in duration and costs. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about the cost of U.S. government shutdowns, check out this graphic on the GDP loss and spending delays from the 2018/2019 government shutdown on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Universities Producing the Most Billionaires See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways American universities like Harvard, Stanford, and Penn lead in producing billionaire alumni. Most wealth comes from technology startups and entrepreneurial ventures (e.g., Microsoft, Google, DoorDash, Baidu). This visualization ranks institutions by billionaire alumni, highlighting U.S. dominance and the growing role of Asian universities. The data comes from Salas Díaz & Young (2024). The study was published in September 2024, but the underlying data was collected in March 2021. Harvard: Billionaire Central Harvard has produced 125 billionaires in total, with a combined estimated wealth of almost $600 billion. The university tops our list, even without counting names like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, who studied there but never completed their degrees. School NameNumber of BillionairesCountryBillionaire AlumniSource of Wealth Harvard University104USASteve Ballmer, Michael BloombergMicrosoft, Microsoft, Bloomberg L.P. Stanford University69USAJerry Yang, Andy FangYahoo, DoorDash University of Pennsylvania38USAElon MuskTesla Columbia University32USAWarren BuffettBerkshire Hathaway Massachusetts Institute of Technology28USACharles KochKoch Industries Yale University24USAStephen A. SchwarzmanBlackstone Group Cornell University22USARobert F. SmithVista Equity Partners University of Mumbai22IndiaMukesh AmbaniReliance Industries Tsinghua University19ChinaSun HongbinSunac China Holdings New York University18USAJohn PaulsonPaulson & Co. (hedge fund) University of Southern California17USAGeorge LucasLucasfilm (Star Wars franchise) University of California, Berkeley15USATony XuDoorDash University of Michigan15USALarry PageGoogle Peking University14ChinaRobin LiBaidu Moscow State University13RussiaAndrey MelnichenkoEuroChem Princeton University13USAJeff BezosAmazon University of California, Los Angeles12USALarry FinkBlackRock University of Chicago12USAJoe MansuetoMorningstar, Inc. i Fudan University12ChinaBruno WuSun Media / Entertainment Seoul National University12South KoreaKim Beom-sooKakao Zhejiang University12ChinaColin Huang (Huang Zheng)Pinduoduo Stanford University, with its deep ties to Silicon Valley, counts Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang and DoorDash co-founder Andy Fang among its billionaire alumni. The University of Pennsylvania produced Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Columbia University lists Warren Buffett, the legendary investor behind Berkshire Hathaway, among its most notable graduates, while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shaped both tech and industrial leaders, including Charles Koch of Koch Industries. U.S. vs Asia: Power Shift Underway While U.S. schools still dominate the top slots, the Salas Díaz & Young data shows how universities in Asia are rising fast. Institutions such as the University of Mumbai, Tsinghua, Peking University, and Seoul National University now appear in the top 20 for billionaire alumni. The shift coincides with Asia’s broader economic expansion, higher rates of entrepreneurship, and strengthening of domestic capital markets. For example, Peking University, one of China’s most prestigious schools, counts Baidu co-founder Robin Li among its billionaire alumni. Similarly, Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries and India’s richest man, studied chemical engineering at the University of Mumbai. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Extra Earnings of a Bachelor’s Degree by State on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Stablecoins have gone from a niche cryptocurrency to one of the fastest-growing forces in global finance. They’re transforming payments and even influencing government debt. For Stablecoin Week, we partnered with Plasma, a blockchain built for global stablecoin payments, to explore the shifting dynamics. From overtaking Visa in transfer volumes to bold market size forecasts, the series revealed just how big this movement has become. Below, we’ve compiled six key takeaways. 1. Mapping Stablecoin Regulation Clear regulations can be a catalyst for institutional adoption and cross-border expansion. However, the status of regulations differs quite a bit globally. While some countries have outright bans on cryptocurrency, others have set out specific legislation that acts as guardrails for issuers, custodians, and/or users. See the map 2. The Assets Backing Stablecoins Alongside regulation, the stability of being pegged to the U.S. dollar (for 99% of stablecoins) helps boost confidence among users. But the assets held to support that stability differ depending on the issuer. Circle holds a more conservative balance sheet, while Tether has diversified into riskier assets. View the full breakdown 3. Stablecoins’ Role in the U.S. Debt Market Because Treasury securities play such a big role in the reserves of stablecoin issuers, Tether and Circle buy a lot of U.S. debt. So much, in fact, that their purchases surpass entire countries in some cases. Explore the ranking 4. Stablecoins vs. Visa and Mastercard Outside of debt markets, stablecoins are also a major player in the global payments landscape. Their near-instant, very low-cost transfers have fueled stablecoins’ popularity. As recently as 2020, stablecoin transfer volume was far below that of Visa or Mastercard. Now, stablecoins have skyrocketed to outpace both major payment networks. Explore the comparison 5. Comparing Stablecoin Value to U.S. Cash Stablecoins are growing quickly, but it can be hard to grasp just how much they’re growing without context. We measured the stablecoin market cap relative to the value of all physical U.S. cash in circulation, which includes paper bills and coins.  In 2020, the value of stablecoins was equivalent to just 1% of U.S. cash in circulation. However, their market cap has surged over the last five years. See the growth of stablecoins 6. Stablecoin Market Size by 2030 How big could the stablecoin industry get within the next five years? According to Citi, the market could grow more than 14 times larger by 2030.  Experts expect this growth will be driven by three factors: the shift of U.S. cash and deposits into digital tokens, the replacement of international short-term liquidity tools with stablecoins, and the growing role of stablecoins as the backbone of cryptocurrency adoption. View the forecast Looking Ahead: The Digital Dollar Era Stablecoins are no longer on the periphery of finance. Instead, they’re redefining how money moves. From evolving regulations to their momentum against traditional payment methods, their trajectory points toward deeper integration with global markets. Plasma is building the infrastructure to power this next era, enabling global stablecoin transactions that move money with speed and scale.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: European Union Debt-to-GDP by Country See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The European Union’s debt ratio stood at 82% in Q1 2025, down from 92% in Q1 2021. While debt is falling in Greece and Italy, France’s debt rose to a record $4 trillion in September, with the country facing the widest deficit across the bloc. As European countries pour billions into defense spending, their debt piles are expanding—raising questions of national fiscal stability. In France, a rising debt ratio led Fitch to downgrade its credit rating in September. The country has faced ongoing political turmoil as the country’s debt supply recently hit a record $4 trillion. This graphic shows European Union debt-to-GDP by country, based on data from Eurostat. The State of European Union Debt-to-GDP in 2025 Below, we show general government gross debt as a percentage of GDP as of Q1 2025 in the EU: CountryGeneral Government Gross Debt (% of GDP) Greece153 Italy138 France114 Belgium107 Spain104 Portugal96 Austria85 Finland84 Hungary75 Slovenia70 Cyprus64 Slovakia63 Germany62 Croatia58 Poland57 Romania56 Malta48 Latvia46 Norway45 Czechia43 Netherlands43 Lithuania41 Ireland35 Sweden34 Denmark30 Luxembourg26 Estonia24 Bulgaria24 European Union82 While Greece’s economy is thriving in 2025—supported by tourism, real estate, and shipping sectors—its debt situation continues to rank as the worst in the EU. However, its debt-to-GDP ratio has steadily fallen in recent years, from 180% in 2022 to 153% today. Given its recent economic momentum, the country launched an innovation and infrastructure fund with BlackRock designed to attract $1.2 billion in foreign investment. Italy holds the second-highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the EU, at 138%. However, the country has made notable progress in narrowing its deficit, cutting it from 7.2% of GDP in 2023 to 3.4% in 2024 on the back of strong tax revenues. Like Greece, its debt levels have been gradually trending downward. By contrast, debt is rising in France, where it stands at 114% of GDP. In efforts to combat its deteriorating fiscal situation, the French government has raised the retirement age, and proposed cutting two national holidays—stoking public outrage. Meanwhile, Germany’s debt ratio of 62% falls significantly below the EU average of 82%. At the same time, the country has eased its fiscal rules with massive defense spending, causing debt levels to rise. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on debt to GDP by country worldwide.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Number of People in Poverty in U.S. Cities See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways New York City has the highest absolute number of people living under the poverty line across U.S. cities, which stood at an income of $16,320 for a single person in 2024. Los Angeles follows next, at 1.6 million, driven by rising unaffordability and housing scarcity. Poverty in U.S. cities has worsened in recent years, as inflation has meaningfully impacted the ability to make ends meet for thousands of people. This map shows the number of people living in poverty in 2024 across the 25 largest U.S. metros, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 2.5 Million New Yorkers Live in Poverty In 2024, 13% of New York City’s population lived in poverty reaching 2.5 million people, the highest number overall—exacerbated by limited housing supply. Making matters worse, poverty has increased since pandemic-era relief expired, with many who live in poverty employed. Not only that, 26% of children in New York City lived in poverty in 2023, a separate analysis shows. Metro areaBelow Poverty in 2024Share of Population in Poverty in 2024 (%) New York2,457,92513 Los Angeles1,577,38712 Houston1,105,43414 Chicago1,026,92811 Miami799,45013 Dallas810,78110 Philadelphia668,88211 Atlanta633,70410 Detroit616,00014 Phoenix511,08110 Washington, DC523,2328 Riverside523,04811 Boston427,3479 San Francisco Bay Area410,4589 Tampa Bay370,36111 Seattle356,2339 San Antonio359,68113 Orlando320,13712 San Diego331,55310 Minneapolis–St. Paul291,6158 Charlotte306,30310 St. Louis285,46710 Baltimore257,3219 Denver256,1629 Austin229,7369 Ranking in second is Los Angeles, with 1.6 million living in poverty, or about 900,000 fewer than New York City. Yet across California, 187,100 people are homeless, the highest in America, exceeding New York by approximately 30,000. While California is an economic powerhouse, it also faces chronic poverty driven by high costs of living and the highest unemployment rate in the country. With 1.1 million people in poverty, Houston follows next. Notably, 14% of the city’s population is impoverished, falling at similar levels as Detroit—the U.S. city with the ninth-biggest impoverished population overall. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on poverty rates in Europe in 2024.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How Europe’s Cities Have Grown Since 1975 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Europe’s urban areas form an extensive and continuous corridor, making it one of the most developed regions in the world. Metropolitan areas like London and Paris have expanded steadily through a combination of sprawl and densification. Europe’s cities have changed dramatically in size and shape since 1975. Urban areas across the continent have sprawled outward, merging into large corridors of continuous development. This visualization highlights the urban growth of major European cities, showing how population and settlement patterns have evolved. The data for this map comes from World Population Review and Copernicus. The Largest Urban Areas Moscow leads as Europe’s most populous city, with over 12.7 million people projected by 2025. Paris follows closely with 11.3 million, while London ranks third with nearly 10 million. These cities have long histories of urban development and continue to expand, both in terms of area and density. CityCountryPopulation in 2025Population in 2025 MoscowRussia7,623,00012,737,400 ParisFrance8,558,00011,346,800 LondonUnited Kingdom7,124,0009,840,740 MadridSpain3,890,0006,810,530 BarcelonaSpain3,679,0005,733,250 Saint PetersburgRussia4,325,0005,597,340 RomeItaly3,300,0004,347,100 BerlinGermany3,130,0003,580,190 MilanItaly3,133,0003,167,450 AthensGreece2,738,0003,155,320 LisbonPortugal2,103,0003,028,270 ManchesterUnited Kingdom2,370,0002,832,580 KyivUkraine1,926,0002,797,553 BirminghamUnited Kingdom583,0002,704,620 Southern Europe’s Urban Growth Madrid and Barcelona have a combined urban population exceeding 12.5 million. Italian cities like Rome, Milan, and Naples also feature prominently, reflecting decades of steady growth tied to industry and migration. Fast-Growing Second-Tier Cities Several cities outside the traditional top three have seen striking increases in population since 1975. Madrid’s urban population nearly doubled from 3.9 million to 6.8 million, while Kyiv grew from 1.9 million to nearly 2.8 million. Birmingham saw the most dramatic percentage rise—from just 583,000 to over 2.7 million. From Lisbon to Saint Petersburg, most of the featured cities experienced substantial population growth over the past five decades. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: European Countries With the Most Immigrants on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.